In the March blog let’s revisit what we know best… time management! It’s no secret that many people struggle with managing their time which leads to procrastinating, missing deadlines, or feeling overwhelmed with all of the tasks on your to-do list. Time management is such a buzzword when it comes to professional life, making it daunting to think about yourself mastering it. But we can help by sharing an article from Shawn Lim called, “10 Time Management Mistakes Most People Fall Into”. Reflecting upon these common mistakes may help you realize some habits you could work to change to become a better time manager! Take a look at the ten mistakes below or read the full article here and learn what habits you need to crush to become better at managing your professional time. Stop doing these 10 things...
Never envisioning or thinking about tomorrow. Be a visionary! Doing this will put into perspective what you need to get done today.
Not planning ahead. Plan ahead to avoid wasting time thinking about what you should do when you could just be doing it instead. Even on the weekends it can be beneficial to plan out fun or relaxing activities to feel more productive.
Starting the day too late. As explained in the article, all of the world’s most successful people have one thing in common- they wake up early. Doing so gives you a leg up on other people because you have more time to get done what you need to get done, allowing you to operate in a more stress-free way.
Focusing on doing the wrong thing. Always focus on doing what truly matters during your work day. Rather than getting distracted with workplace drama, checking social media or worrying about something going on at home, try to spend your time at work focused on your most important work tasks.
Getting distracted along the way. As mentioned above, distractions of all shapes and sizes can be a huge waste of time. Don’t fall into the distraction trap!
Going through the day aimlessly. It’s important to keep your goals in mind everyday but especially on work days. Consider what you want to accomplish today, next week, and by the end of the month to make sure you are staying on track with your professional goals.
Not having a to-do list. Having a short, reasonable to-do list will help you get through your day with direction and purpose. Plus, who can deny the satisfaction of crossing off all of your tasks at the end of a long day?
Not resting enough. Many people feel that they can make better use of their time by staying up late and sacrificing sleep when, in reality, sleep is the most important gift you can give yourself! Rest allows you to operate at the highest level, so don’t cut yourself short on sleep.
Having too much free-time. If you feel that you have too much free time at work, it’s time to re-evaluate your goals and progress. Some free time can be valuable but too much can be detrimental.
Being a perfectionist. Give yourself the chance to start a task before understanding every single detail. You can save yourself time by trying your best and figuring things out along the way!
Do you see yourself making any of these mistakes at work? Take a few minutes to analyze your own habits and formulate a plan to change these mistakes into opportunities for growth. You will thank yourself when you feel less stressed and overwhelmed as your next deadline approaches. Time is the one thing we can’t buy more of, so use it wisely to get the most out of every minute of every day!
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